The Arabian lynx plays a vital ecological role as a top predator, helping maintain balance within mountain ecosystems.

Arabian lynx spotted in Fujairah after years of absence

Motion-sensor cameras record the cat in Wadi Al Wurayah for the first time in years

Caught collecting oysters in UAE? Fines up to Dh100k

Illegal oyster harvesting faces hefty fines and jail in Abu Dhabi

Violation detected for “collecting oysters” without legal permit in Abu Dhabi marine reserve

UAE-backed $119m prize fuels desalination innovation

Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative and XPRIZE seek breakthrough desalination solutions

UAE-backed $119m prize pushes innovation in desalination

Abu Dhabi turns to AI to tackle soil salinity crisis

EAD warns that climate change and human activity are worsening salinity across the emirate

A view of the Abu Dhabi skyline.

How the UAE will phase out single-use plastics by 2026

By next year, Dubai will implement the final stage of the single use plastic ban

The UAE will ban the import, production, and trade of single-use plastics from January 2026.

Abu Dhabi slashes plastic bag use by 95% in one year

172 million plastic bags kept out of the environment in a year

EAD reports 95% reduction in plastic bag use

How the UAE’s protected areas safeguard aquatic life

From seagrass meadows to wetlands, conservation and technology reshape the nation’s coasts

The Marawah Marine Biosphere Reserve in Abu Dhabi is the largest marine protected area in the UAE and contains coral reefs, mangroves, and sabkhas.

How the UAE is using AI for cloud seeding

Since the launch of the national strategy for AI in 2017, environment has been a key focus

UAE uses AI for smart cloud-seeding, air and marine monitoring, and wildlife tracking to fight climate change.

TRENDS forum tackles global food security challenges

Experts discuss reducing waste and boosting local food production at UAE Forum

UAE leads efforts in global food security and sustainability

TRENDS conference tackles sustainable water security

Nearly 2.1 billion people worldwide still lack safely managed drinking water

Abu Dhabi Conference tackles global water scarcity with technology and youth-led Initiatives

Abu Dhabi to host 2025 IUCN World Conservation Congress

A significant update to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species will also be announced

IUCN Red List of Threatened Species is the world’s most comprehensive database on the conservation status of plant, animal, and fungal species.

Meet the 14-year-old Dubai eco warrior tackling e-waste

At 14, Risha Tulpule is leading Dubai’s fight against e-waste with record-breaking drives

Risha Tulpule and her gang of Dubai-based eco-warriors!

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